Open Rank Faculty Position, Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Program, 10 months

High Point University • High Point, NC

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About The Position

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University seeks a full-time faculty colleague for its Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Program. The faculty member will contribute to the law school's intellectual environment and community, and will generally teach three sections of LRW I in the fall and three sections of LRW II in the spring, with approximately ten students in each section. Academic rank—assistant, associate, or full professor of law—and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. After an initial service period, the position is eligible for presumptively renewable five-year contracts, sometimes referred to as “clinical tenure” under American Bar Association Standard 405(c) and (d). The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

The law school describes itself as committed to honoring God, family, and country while promoting free inquiry, professional excellence, and a faith-friendly community. It emphasizes holistic professional formation, collegial collaboration, and an innovative curriculum. Applicants should be interested in teaching and mentoring law students, legal writing pedagogy and scholarship, and contributing to the mission and vision of High Point University and its law school.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Exemplary academic record.
• Bar license in at least one state or the District of Columbia; active or inactive status is acceptable.
• Sufficient experience as a practicing attorney, with a well-rounded view of the legal profession and the settings in which legal writing occurs.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal analysis, research, and writing.
• Interest in pedagogy and scholarship related to the LRW discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the classroom and in one-on-one student conferences.
• Strong desire to contribute to the mission and vision of High Point University and the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law.
• Articulated interest in educating and mentoring law students.
• Clear commitment to teaching legal research and writing and related skills courses.
• Desire to create a welcoming, inspiring, and rigorous learning experience for all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an academic setting.

Nice To Haves

• Trial or appellate practice experience.
• Record of legal scholarship and presentations.
• Law school legal research and writing teaching experience.
• Active involvement in at least one professional organization, or significant leadership in the community.

Responsibilities

• Generally teach three sections of LRW I in the fall and three sections of LRW II in the spring, with approximately ten students per section.
• Teach legal research and writing and related skills courses.
• Educate and mentor law students.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inspiring, and rigorous learning experience for all students.
• Contribute to the law school's intellectual environment and collaborate professionally in an academic setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree